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  • Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Boston Park Advocates Fall Forum

    Boston Park Advocates, a citywide network of people who champion urban greenspace, invites you to the Boston Park Advocates Fall Forum on Saturday, October 28 from 9 – noon at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, One Circuit Drive in Dorchester. Don’t miss this key opportunity to connect with other park advocates and city and state parks agency staff. Hear from the new DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo, about his vision for the agency. Talk with Boston Parks Department staff who have been strong allies for our city parks. Engage with a panel discussing the dynamics of how to fund capital park improvements. Participate in an interactive exercise to identify breakout group topics, and then join a breakout group. Free but donations welcome. There will be breakfast refreshments and snacks. There is plenty of parking, or take MBTA bust #16, or ride a Blue Bike to the Franklin Park Zoo across the park road. Register for the Fall Parks Forum at https://bostonparks.org/

  • Saturday, June 4, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – 2022 Boston Park Advocates Spring Forum: Growing Public-Private Partnerships

    Join Boston Park Advocates at the Franklin Park Clubhouse on June 4 from 9 – noon for a free forum with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and members of parks, open space, community gardening and other greenspace groups from around the city. Opportunity for networking, idea sharing, and hear about how Boston can continue to strengthen the public-private partnerships that make our city’s greenspaces strong. Register at https://www.bostonparkadvocates.org/

  • Thursday, January 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Green Infrastructure: Climate Resilience Block by Block, Online

    Thursday, January 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Green Infrastructure: Climate Resilience Block by Block, Online

    How are advocates and agencies working to create a more resilient Boston? During this unprecedented year, we know that despite the value parks have shown during this pandemic, challenges lie ahead.

    Fortunately, committed leaders have been working for a more resilient future for our parks and city. Join Boston Park Advocates online on January 14 at 6 pm to explore potential strategies to help build resilience block by block.

    • Boston City Councilor Kenzie Bok (District 8) will share her perspective about needs and opportunities for Boston’s green spaces in addressing climate resilience, including the proposed Conservation Corps.
    • Christopher Cook, Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space for the City of Boston will offer remarks about funding and the intersectionality of climate resilience, racial equity, and workforce development as they relate to urban green spaces. Bring your questions or share them in advance. 


    The last portion of the event will be dedicated to advocates sharing their experiences caring for greenspaces across the city during the pandemic. Register HERE – link will be emailed to registrants in advance.


     

  • Saturday, October 28, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm – Fall Parks Forum: Innovation & Inclusivity

    Boston Park Advocates, a citywide network of people who champion urban greenspace, will host the Fall Parks Forum: Innovation & Inclusivity, with support from the Solomon Foundation, on Saturday, October 28 from 8 – 12:30 at The Great Hall of the Codman Square Health Center, 6 Norfolk Street in Dorchester. Breakfast will be provided, and teens and adults are encouraged to attend this free event. You will hear from park officials and learn from peers across the city. Please register by October 15 at www.bostonparkadvocates.org.

  • Thursday, May 12, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Boston Park Advocate Summit

    Please join the Boston Park Advocates on the evening of Thursday, May 12 from 5:30 to 8 at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, One Circuit Drive in Dorchester to learn more about opportunities to work together on two important campaigns this year.

    BPA finally has an opportunity to fight for a dedicated park funding stream through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). Hear from Linda Orel of The Trust for Public Land on what Boston stands to gain and get answers to your CPA questions.
    BPA wants to make sure that parks have strong representation in the Imagine Boston 2030 planning process. Take part in an activity to share your vision for Boston’s future.

    If you are involved in any park-connected group, as staff or volunteer, you are encouraged to attend. You understand that parks and open space are important for public health as well as many kinds of activities and populations, such as sports, arts, gardening, youth, family, and seniors. Refreshments will be provided. Please click here by May 5 to RSVP for the Boston Park Advocates Summit. Free.

  • Wednesday, February 26, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Celebrating Toni Pollak

    The Friends of the Public Garden is joining with Boston Park Advocates to celebrate retiring Parks Commissioner Toni Pollak on February 26, from 5 – 7 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.  Admission is $10, and space is limited.  Please rsvp by February 20 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thank-you-to-toni-pollak-tickets-6825494237.

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  • Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 – 9:00 pm – Parks Count!

    Now that the preliminary is over, Boston Park Advocates are ramping up to keep parks in the discussion until the final elections in November and beyond.  Learn about the at-large city council candidates’ ideas for budgeting, maintaining, and influencing improvements for Boston Parks on Tuesday, October 15th from 7:00-9pm. The event will be similar to our mayoral forum in August with candidates in the front of the room with a moderator asking prepared questions. Seven of eight candidates have confirmed. A meet and greet with coffee and dessert will begin at 7 pm, and the program will begin at 7:30, at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse (for directions visit http://www.cityofbostongolf.com/directions/.)

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  • Thursday, August 15, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Boston Park Advocates Mayoral Candidates’ Forum

    We have received a letter from our good friends at Boston Park Advocates which we wish to share with our readers:

    Help make parks and open spaces a priority for Boston’s candidates. The Boston Park Advocates is a network of people and organizations who champion our city’s parks and open spaces. You may have been involved in the past, attending a workshop, as sponsor of a candidates’ forum, or by testifying at a city budget hearing.

    We’re jumping into this exciting campaign season. Will you join us? Here’s what’s happening:

    Mayoral Candidates’ Forum on Thursday, August 15th 7-9pm at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse.
    Survey on parks & open space sent to all the candidates.
    Updated www.bostonparks.org – check it out!
    Follow Twitter and facebook activity to get the candidates talking about greenspace.
    Calendar of events so park advocates can make sure candidates hear about open space issues.

    What can you do?

    First, join. Go to the sponsorship link on the website to add your organization to the growing list of groups that care about parks and open space. Let’s show candidates that Boston park advocates are from many disciplines: youth, sports, public safety, arts, bikes, health, CDC, and more.

    Second, link to www.bostonparks.org from your organization’s website to get more people educated about parks and open space.

    Third, get involved, go to candidate events, ask about their experiences with parks and let them know what you think is needed from a new mayor to make our greenspace even more spectacular. There are lots of ways to get involved, look at www.bostonparks.org to learn how.

    We’re not supporting a candidate, we’re supporting parks! Please join us.

    For Boston Park Advocates,

    Christine Poff, Franklin Park Coalition
    Valerie Burns, Boston Natural Areas Network
    Julie Crockford, Emerald Necklace Conservancy
    Liz Vizza, Friends of the Public Garden

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  • Tuesday, January 17, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – How to Build Your Social Media Fan Base

    Join Boston Park Advocates for the third Capacity Building Workshop in the 2011-12 series! On January 17th Derek Lumpkins from Discover Roxbury & Lauren Patrick from the Boston Parks Department will lead a workshop on How to build your Social Media Fan Base (facebook & twitter). Find out how to build your fan base, how to keep them engaged, and how often you should be communicating with them! Socializing and pizza at 5:30; workshop starts promptly at 6:00pm. RSVP: Ivett@bostonparks.org or 617-442-4141. The event will take place at BNAN offices, 62 Summer Street, 2nd Floor, in downtown Boston.

  • Wednesday, June 8, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – First Boston Park Advocates Annual Meeting

    Join Boston Park Advocates (BPA) for its first annual meeting to celebrate the role of parks and open space in making Boston a healthy and vibrant city.  Guest speaker Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Executive Director, Boston Public Health Commission, will speak on Parks and Public Health: A Natural Partnership.  The event will take place at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, and there will be festivities, refreshments and a cash bar followed by the program at 6:30.  You may also be interested in a pre-event walk at 4 pm – meet at the Emerald Necklace Visitor and Volunteer Center.  Click here to register.